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Transitioning to the new Cambridge IGCSE® Maths Syllabus

January 11, 2023January 27, 2023International Education Team

In 2023 the Cambridge IGCSE Maths syllabus is changing. We’ve asked editor of the new Cambridge IGCSE® Complete Mathematics Sixth Edition series and mathematics education expert Deborah Barton to discuss the key changes in the new syllabus, and how to prepare 11-14s for a flying start at Cambridge IGCSE Maths. Changes to the IGCSE Maths […]

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Preparing for GCSE Mathematics 2022: What to consider

February 3, 2022February 3, 2022Oxford Maths

We are preparing for our first GCSE Maths exams in three years. Due to the disruption of Covid-19, the current year 11 cohort missed the usual lead in and preparations for GCSE exams, such as intervention programmes in years 9 and 10. Instead, fluctuating teacher and student attendance due to isolation rules, and virtual teaching […]

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The future of primary maths

September 14, 2021June 22, 2021Oxford Primary

This blog summarises the closing panel in our Maths Adventure webinar series where our teacher panel considered the impact of independent learning and home teaching on students’ confidence in maths.

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Maths in Early Years: How to build solid foundations for Primary

September 2, 2021September 15, 2021Oxford Primary

We summarise Dr Helen J Williams’ webinar on key priorities for early maths and the predictors of later achievement, part of our Maths Adventure series.

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Five top tips for transforming your primary maths teaching

August 17, 2021September 15, 2021Oxford Primary

We summarise Professor Anne Watson’s webinar on the small adjustments that will transform your primary maths teaching, part of our Maths Adventure series.

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How can the use of manipulatives improve both mathematical understanding and mathematical language skills?

July 28, 2021August 18, 2021Oxford Primary

This blog summarises David Lyttle’s webinar on how manipulatives improve mathematical communication, part of our Maths Adventure series.

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How to develop a growth mindset in your students

July 14, 2021August 3, 2021Oxford Primary

This blog summarises Dr Jennifer Chang Wathall’s webinar on developing a growth mindset in your school, part of our Maths Adventure series.

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Digitalisation and the future of maths learning

June 23, 2021July 15, 2021Oxford Primary

This blog summarises Professor Sugata Mitra’s webinar on the digitalisation and future of maths learning, part of our Maths Adventure series.

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The silver lining: What changes did 2020 bring to the future of maths teaching?

May 26, 2021June 22, 2021Oxford Primary
The silver lining: what changes did 2020 bring to the future of maths teaching?

Catch up on the key takeaways from the opening panel in our Maths Adventure webinar series where our experts considered the impact of independent learning and home teaching on students’ confidence in maths.

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Ten ways to infuse mindfulness into the maths classroom

May 25, 2021May 26, 2021Courtney Barclay

By Jennifer Chang Wathall Have you ever been in the situation where your students come to class a little too energetic to be able to focus on the task at hand? Or when your students arrive from a break or lunch and they are just not ready for the learning space?  Perhaps your students, based […]

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